Glossary
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
A vehicle's total weight including cargo, fuel, and passengers, used as the threshold for several regulatory definitions. FMCSA's commercial motor vehicle definition generally starts at 10,001 lbs GVW; a CDL requirement starts at 26,001 lbs.
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